Help us scale back pangolin trafficking!

Superstitions about the healing properties of pangolin scales have made this vulnerable species the world’s most trafficked mammal. Take action to protect them from extinction.

When a predator approaches, a pangolin rolls up into a ball and relies on its scaly armor for protection. But those scales have proven to be its greatest vulnerability.

Up to 2.7 million pangolins are killed annually because their scales fetch a high value in countries like China where many people mistakenly believe that the scales possess magical healing properties.

Legal trade in pangolins has been banned in China. But the demand persists, in part because China’s government hasn’t released an official statement educating consumers that pangolin scales possess no magical healing properties in traditional medicine. We must persuade them to renounce these beliefs and do it quickly – or it will be too late.

Take action now. We need at least 50,000 compassionate people like you to pressure the China Food & Drug Administration into officially renouncing the use of pangolin scales in traditional medicine.

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Renounce the Use of Pangolin Scales in Medicine!

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Pangolins are in serious trouble. In spite of bans on the legal trade of this species, they still remain the world’s most trafficked mammal – and the primary reason is the belief that their scales have healing properties.

This superstition, which still flourishes in spite of clear evidence that the scales have no medicinal value, is driving this vulnerable species to extinction. As a member of African Wildlife Foundation’s community of wildlife advocates, I am taking action to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of this myth.

We ask that you lead the charge in raising awareness about the fact that pangolin scales have no healing properties whatsoever and that demand for pangolin scales is threatening them with extinction.

The protection of every species is important to maintaining a healthy biodiversity, and the pangolin is no exception. I ask that you officially renounce the use of pangolin scales in traditional medicine and work to educate consumers about the real costs of fake medicine. Please act now!